Westburg in the cage
This, that and the other
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles aren’t necessarily done with their bullpen, remaining open to the idea of adding another veteran to it. Perhaps on a minor league deal to compete in camp. Perhaps on a major league deal to pair with new closer Craig Kimbrel. As we’ve discussed here, it’s one way to improve the pitching staff if executive vice president/general manager M
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A few facts and opinions about prospects and the O's playoff chances
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Today let’s throw out a few more facts about the Orioles and drop in an opinion or two to discuss them. Here we go. Fact: Juan Soto made the majors after just 122 games on the farm and Jackson Holliday has played 145 minor league games through the 2023 season. Fact and opinions: It’s true, and Baseball America’s JJ Cooper made that point this week
Austin Voth throwing white
News about a couple of former Nationals
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
Austin Voth’s career in Washington didn’t turn out the way he hoped it would. For a brief while, it looked like he might have figured something out in Baltimore, but things fizzled out there as well. Now Voth will get a chance to resurrect his career in his hometown. The Mariners signed the right-hander to a $1.25 million contract earlier this week
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A little look ahead to Orioles spring training
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The latest spring training update, with the report date for pitchers and catchers and the first workouts, can transport a person to Sarasota without needing an airline reservation. Shovels filled with snow and ice bring that same person back to reality. But at least there are no lines at security. I have a few more weeks until I need to start packi
Mike Rizzo
Friday morning Nats Q&A
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
No, the Nationals still haven't signed a left fielder, first baseman or designated hitter. No, they still haven't made any major-league roster move since Dec. 12. But, hey, they did hire Sean Doolittle to be their pitching strategist this week, so at least they've made some news of consequence! The slowest offseason in a long time unfortunately con
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After three straight years with the Baseball America No. 1 player, could O's extend streak?
Steve Melewski
Orioles
When I interviewed Baseball America’s JJ Cooper this week to talk about the Orioles making history in the BA top 100, becoming the first team to have three No. 1 players in three straight years, he had an interesting comment. “It’s hard to imagine we are going to see this again anytime soon,” he said. To that point, many in Birdland may have though
Basallo
Rolling out more random Orioles thoughts and observations
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Dominican dateline has disappeared. Back to business in the U.S. It’s been pretty slow for the Orioles, who are busy trying to make deals but still have two openings on their 40-man roster. No additions to it since pitcher Jonathan Heasley in a trade with the Royals on Dec. 18. Closer Craig Kimbrel is the last major league signing on Dec. 6. He
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Three Nats ranked in Baseball America's new top 100 prospects list
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
There is only so much offseason content to put out with a month left to go before the start of spring training, but some major publications are starting to roll out some preseason topics. Among those, Baseball America released its latest top 100 prospects list Wednesday morning with some familiar names from the Nationals making the cut. Outfielder
Jackson Holliday
An Oriole three-peat: Three years, three different No. 1 ranked prospects
Steve Melewski
Orioles
It was not unexpected as O’s prospect Jackson Holliday ended last season as the sport’s No. 1 ranked player. But when Baseball America released a new top 100 list on Wednesday, the Orioles officially became the first team in the 35-year history of their list to have the No. 1 player for three straight seasons. Three years, three different No. 1 pla
Anthony Santander
Quick review of what's done and what's lingering
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SAN ANTONIO de GUERRA, Dominican Republic – We’re exactly one week away from the start of the three-day Birdland Caravan, with stops in 13 cities, including Baltimore City, Capitol Heights, Catonsville, Columbia, Frederick, Gambrills, Hagerstown, Halethorpe, Hanover, Havre De Grace, Laurel and Timonium. The spring training countdown has moved below